Russian geoglyph

The Russian geoglyph, located on the slopes of the Zyuratkul Mountains in the Chelyabinsk region of Russia, is an impressive example of ancient land art. It depicts the contours of an animal resembling an elk or moose, complete with four legs, two antlers, and a long snout, although its tail may have become obscured over time. Constructed using large stones laid in a trench, the geoglyph measures 195 meters in width and 218 meters in length. It is thought to have been created by a megalithic culture between 4000 and 2000 BCE, placing it among the oldest geoglyphs known, predating the famous Nazca lines. Excavations have revealed small walls and passageways within its structure, and ongoing research aims to refine its dating through pollen core analysis.